By Neil Doyle Dwight Police are notifying the public to be cautious if salespeople come to the door. Officers issued two citations earlier this week. Police say two men were going door-to-door for electric energy alternatives. Police say both men have criminal histories and there have been no permits issued to this group. If these…… MORE
Fatal Accident Information Released
By Neil Doyle The Livingston County Coroner has identified the man killed in a car and semi tractor-trailer crash over the weekend. Coroner Danny Watson said James Yordy II, 28, of rural Pontiac, died early Sunday. The crash remains under investigation by the coroner’s office and Illinois State Police. The accident happened around 1:30 a.m.…… MORE
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Weekend Fatality Reported in Livingston County
By A.J. Harris A rural Pontiac man has been killed in a two-vehicle accident early yesterday (Sunday) morning in Livingston County. The victim’s vehicle and a semi-tractor trailer collided at the intersection of Illinois Route 47 and 2300 North Road near Saunemin. No details of the crash have been released and the man’s name has…… MORE
Suspect in Custody After Fairbury Incident
By Neil Doyle A man who fled from police in Fairbury has turned himself in. Published reports say that Fairbury Police were called to the Circle K gas station Saturday night for an unknown problem. Officers located a man who had broken a car windshield and injured himself. According to police, the man fled the…… MORE
Getting Kids Back to School Means Getting Them in For Exams
By Neil Doyle School is right around the corner and many parents may be wondering about back to school physicals. If kids are participating in sports, a yearly physical is required. When it comes to regular check-up requirements, that varies at each school. “The best way to find out if children need physicals on a…… MORE
In Pontiac, Cleary Street Issues Find Their Way to the City Council
By Neil Doyle The Pontiac City Council heard complaints from residents Monday night who live in a Cleary Street neighborhood. Published reports say residents from the neighborhood complained about an abated property, where one particular resident parks vehicles in a way that blocks the street. The resident allegedly runs a business out of his home.…… MORE
Counterfeit Money Leads to Three Arrests
By Neil Doyle Three Chicago men were arrested Sunday for trying to use counterfeit 100-dollar bills in Pontiac and Dwight. 27-year old Jerome Mims, 21-year old Raheem Johnson and 25-year old Gregory Guy were taken into custody near Lexington by the Livingston County Sherrif’s Department, Chenoa Police and Illinois State Police. Officers said the men…… MORE
Former Normal Unit 5 Teacher Under Arrest on Child Molestation Charges
By A.J. Harris A former first grade teacher at Unit 5’s Glenn Elementary School remains jailed for allegedly molesting two students, while Normal Police investigate whether there are other victims. 47-year old Jonathon Hovey of Forsyth, who taught at Glenn for 18-years, has to post 10-thousand dollars cash to be released on bond. If Hovey…… MORE
